An estimated 138 million shoppers will hit stores this Black Friday, up from 134 million last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

With more consumers getting an early jump on deals online — and skipping stores altogether, with one survey finding that 60% of consumers find Black Friday doorbusters "no big deal" — retail brands are rewriting their holiday marketing playbooks this year, relying on social media in particular to drive sales.Continue reading...